Untitled

Press, 17 March 1977, Page 20

Across 4— Of course, he can never be in the van. (" 8— -River warrior. (6) 9— Menaces that could shatter. (7) 10 — Grapple with the gear? (6) 11 — More reckless to get bacon? (6) 12— Estimate too highly because of speed, perhaps. (8) 18— Tied to Communist with bad teeth. (8) 20— Clergyman shortly before worship. (6) 21— Former German ruler is rake. (6) 22— Characteristic or treacherous person. (7) 23— Pebbles — those on the street. (6) 24 — Travelled by rail, having been instructed. (7) Down 1— One clique demand loud movement. (7) 2— Does he see to the time-keeping? (7) 3— A cylinder at sea. (6) 5— Follower upset head over hire charge. (8) 6— Yes, rag is oily. (6) 7— Preferably desert a particular lady. (6) 13— Worker to run off with animal. (8) 14— This gift will do for now. (7) 15— Give publicity to clothing in speech. (7) 16— You and I must be right: he has something on. (6) 17— Twins seen in college minibus. (6) 19— Listen to tip-top youth leader .with cordial resuL (6) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Electrician; 9, Ice; 10, Desirable; 11, Steps; 13, Recital; 14, Lap-dog; 16, Regain; 18, Tonsure; 19, Chest; 20, Originate; 21, Won; 22, Letterpress. Down: 2, Lie; 3, Codes; 4, Resort; 5, Coracle; 6, Arbitrate: 7, Dissolution; 8, Wellingtons; 12, Expensive; 15, Oculist; 17, Repair; 19, Clear; 21, Was.